Racemeadow Primary Academy
Atherstone, CV9 1LT · Warwickshire · primary school
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49th of 161 primary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 196 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.2/10 against 2,017 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Racemeadow Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drawing, Music, Games, Science, Sewing, Lego, and Computing Clubs, as well as Multi-sports, Gymnastics, and Football Clubs. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 360 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Racemeadow Primary Academy
Overview
Racemeadow Primary Academy continues to be a good school, providing a calm and purposeful environment where pupils are very happy. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering strong relationships and effective behaviour management.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy "warm and friendly relationships" with teachers and feel safe, with bullying dealt with effectively.
- The curriculum is "broad, mostly balanced and is ambitious," with clear knowledge identification in most subjects.
- Reading is a high priority, with books "matched closely to the sounds they know" and expert support for those falling behind.
- Staff have "secure subject knowledge" and make learning exciting through engaging "mini missions."
- Leaders are "considerate of teachers’ workload" and promote staff well-being, resulting in proud staff.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of foundation subjects, the curriculum is "less well developed," meaning learning does not always build in a logical order.
- Support for early handwriting is "not as effective as it could be," with several children in early years and Year 1 not forming letters correctly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and governors taking responsibilities seriously and creating a culture where children’s safety takes top priority.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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